Fighting for joy, one day at a time.
I had been avoiding this dentist appointment for months. I had already rescheduled at least once, maybe twice. Although it was just a routine cleaning, I was dreading it. At that point of my life though, I was dreading everything. To give you a little background, my chronic illnesses were flaring and I was at... Continue Reading →
Good writers read. And that makes me a terrible writer. I have never been a good reader. I struggled through chapter books in elementary school and limped through literature classes in high school and college. I want to read, but I struggle to finish books that I start. I’ve always just accepted that I’m an... Continue Reading →
Chronic Illness is a heartless thief. Anyone who struggles with chronic illness or pain can attest to that. I have rightfully devoted a lot of time to grieving, processing and writing about the things that my illness has taken from me. Allowing myself to feel the hardness of my illness is instrumental in my journey... Continue Reading →
Alathia Hayes 